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BT52 OAC

2002 BMW 316

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,717 mi
Last recorded38,717 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 31679,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OAC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,644 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 31,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,207 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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BT52 OAC is a 2002 BMW 316 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 79,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT52 OAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 OAC registered?

BT52 OAC is a 2002 BMW 316, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is BT52 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 OAC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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